“Do Angels Smile,” “Death in a Metro Bar,” and “Daughter of the Night”

Do Angels Smile Do angels smile in the dark night as they watch over the sleeping child guarding, protecting until light? The infant, innocent, meek…


Sideburns

We called him "Sideburns." Somehow, in some long-forgotten childhood reasoning, that seemed a good moniker for the guy who prowled alleys and back…


“If I Were a Surprise,” “Hot Air Balloon,” “Homeward Bound,” and “Hammered”

If I Were a Surprise If I were a surprise, I would be the one that brought the tears to Emily's eyes. Her mom hustled her into the car with nary a…


“Maisie’s Mom Says,” “If I Were the Autumn Leaves,” “House of Cards,” and Other Poems

Maisie's Mom Says Words from Maisie Jean. "Mama I don't wanna do spelling and why does the cat lick to clean?" The music of her voice makes me want…